Sister/Charge Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 February 2025

Job summary

The Short Stay Unit (SSU) is looking for a passionate, hardworking and friendly Senior Nurse to support the Ward Manager on the Short Stay Unit. This is a permanent position of 30 hours a week. You will be the advocate for the Ward Managers in their absence and ensure care is delivered according to trust policies and procedures. They will coordinate the unit providing effective and consistent leadership to junior members of staff. They will also be responsible for supporting and educating staff on the unit to deliver the best care they can.

It is an exciting time here at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as we are currently transforming the way in which we deliver healthcare in Rotherham. To align with our vision as an organisation of becoming an outstanding trust, delivering excellent healthcare at home, in our community and in our hospital.

To deliver this model of health care we are looking to recruit Band 6 Clinical Sisters who will join us in our aim to become an outstanding division, delivering safe, effective, well led, caring and responsive treatment to our patients by individuals and teams that are well led, kind, caring and compassionate.

Jordan Hammond Ward Manager Short Stay Unit Jordan.hammond4@nhs.net 01709424596

Lisa Cross Matron Acute Medicine - lisa.cross1@nhs.net - 01709428107

Main duties of the job

To have continuing 24 hour responsibility supporting the Ward Manager for the effective management of the area and deputising in their absence. In addition the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.

The Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for supporting the Ward Manager with budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal. To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice. Developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients working closely with the Ward Manager and Nursing Team.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-01-022

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC
Policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Desirable

Specialist /Management training

Experience

Essential

Experience in Acute Medicine

Desirable

Recruitment and selection experience
Presenting complex information to large groups

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of Academic achievement, Degree level of study or equivalent
Current level one NMC registration
Relevant learning beyond registration

Desirable

Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC
Policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Desirable

Specialist /Management training

Experience

Essential

Experience in Acute Medicine

Desirable

Recruitment and selection experience
Presenting complex information to large groups

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of Academic achievement, Degree level of study or equivalent
Current level one NMC registration
Relevant learning beyond registration

Desirable

Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.